Vufflens Castle
Vufflens Castle (French: Château de Vufflens) is a medieval castle in the Swiss municipality of Vufflens-le-Château in the canton of Vaud. It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance.[1]
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| Coordinates | 46°31′29″N 6°28′35″E |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Famille de Saussure |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1425 |
| Garrison information | |
| Occupants | Henri de Colombier |
Chateau de Vufflens
History
The castle and surroundings
The castle was built in 1425 on the site of a previous medieval castle by Henri de Colombier. In 1530, it was set on fire by Bernese troops. In 1641 it was acquired by the de Senarclens family. The castle is privately owned.
Castle site
From the previous castle of the lords of Vufflens, nothing remains. Of the original castle by Henri Colombier, the donjon, several towers, outbuildings, the surrounding wall and the gate house remain.[2]
References
- "Swiss inventory of cultural property of national and regional significance". A-Objects. Federal Office for Cultural Protection (BABS). 1 January 2017. Retrieved 6 September 2017.
- Vufflens-le-Chateau Morges Région Tourisme, retrieved April 17, 2015
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